(a) A petition for judicial review of a final decision by the State Board of Contract Appeals in an appeal from the award of a video lottery operation license by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission may be heard in the circuit court of any county in which venue would be appropriate under § 6–201 of this article.
(b) Except for cases that the court considers to require a higher priority, a proceeding under this section, including any subsequent appellate judicial review, shall:
(1) Take precedence on the court’s docket;
(2) Be heard at the earliest practicable date; and
(3) Be expedited in every way.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party to a proceeding under this section may appeal the decision of the circuit court only by a petition to the Court of Appeals for the issuance of a writ of certiorari.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 12 - Appeals, Certiorari, and Certification of Questions
Subtitle 3 - Review of Decisions of Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction
Section 12-301 - Right of Appeal From Final Judgments -- Generally
Section 12-301.1 - Supersedeas Bond
Section 12-302 - Right of Appeal From Final Judgments -- Exceptions
Section 12-303 - Appeals From Certain Interlocutory Orders
Section 12-304 - Appeals in Contempt Cases
Section 12-305 - Certification of Decisions to Court of Appeals for Review and Determination
Section 12-306 - Purpose of 12-307 and 12-308 of This Subtitle
Section 12-307 - Jurisdiction of Court of Appeals
Section 12-308 - Jurisdiction of Court of Special Appeals
Section 12-309 - Appeals From Award of Video Lottery Operation Licenses